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Looking for new laptop
I have a Dell XPS 13 9360 laptop computer that I have been using since 2017. It was recommended here from my post back in 2017. I have been very pleased with it. The specs are Intel Core i5-7200U CPU @ 2.50GHz, 8GB RAM, Intel HD Graphics 620 [128 MB], Toshiba 256GB SSD, windows 10 pro 64-bit OS. Since Microsoft will be ending updates on the windows 10, I want to purchase another laptop. I would like a bit faster processor, larger SSD and a bit more RAM. Is Dell a good brand to stick with? Can someone suggest a good recommendation for a good, reliable laptop with good hardware components? I have always been pleased with what I have purchased from the recommendations that was given to me here. I would appreciate the suggestions.
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In my former employment I used to run lots of multimedia events including video and audio from laptop computers. Many of the people putting on those events would bring in their own laptops. Most had either a DELL or a MAC. I never personally had any major problems with any DELL laptops. They seemed to be very reliable and if I were currently in the market for one that's what I'd likely buy.
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I am not sure which model I should get or even want. I just read where Microsoft is offering a one-year extended security updates program for $30 to all it's users. In the past, Microsoft would only offer it to their business customers. Is that worth purchasing?
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I think the Extended Security Updates would be a good thing for you until you have
a New Laptop that you've either purchased or have on order.
Here is a Link for a Video about ESU; AskLeo.com
https://www.google.com/search?q=Micr...14JqlR5wY,st:0
BTW, my current laptop is an Asus ZenBook Flip 15 with an AMD Ryzen 7 5000 Series Processor.
I've been very happy with this Laptop with the exception of Windows 11 Pro, but it is
growing on me.
I'm sure I'll never feel the way about Win11 Pro as I did with Win7 Pro or Win10 Pro,
but I'm doing better with it now than I was 2 yrs. ago.
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Leo was right in his video link that I posted above.
I went into my Microsoft account and looked, I have 7,438 Points.
So I may just get ESU on my Desktop that's running Windows 10 Pro.
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I went to window updates in settings on my win 10 laptop. Windows it up to date. I don't see any link that directs me to the $30 ESU. Where is it located?
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I had to create a new microsoft hotmail account. After I created a user name and password, the following message below appeared. I don't log into windows with a password. What password are they asking? How do I proceed?
Sign into this computer using your Microsoft account
Next time you sign into this computer, use your Microsoft account password or Windows Hello, if you've set it up.
We'll need your current Windows password one last time.
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Sign into this computer using your Microsoft account-> that would be the new Hotmail account you just created.
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Steve, after logging into my account, the next screen is the same as I posted in my previous post. It is asking for my current windows password. Which password would this be? I don't have to enter a password when I log into windows.
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I entered the password from the newly created hotmail account that I just created and it says "the password you entered for your device is incorrect."
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I added the new account to my windows. It now shows my new microsoft e-mail address. I don't see anywhere where it allows me to enroll in the ESU.
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I watched a youtube video and did the changes shown in the video. The video link is below. I changed a few registry settings that was shown in this video, so it would allow me to see the "enroll now" ESU button. The only exception is that I did not have to add the 2 new keys that he did in the video. I already had them in my register (ESUEligibility and ESUEligibilityResult). I just edited the value data of those 2 keys. This is shown in video appoximately 3:53 minutes into the video. After making those changes and rebooting, I still don't see the "enroll now" ESU button.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WCG1GgO56I
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Another update: I was reading a few of the comments from the youtube video link I provided in my previous post. One comment said that to make sure that the Microsoft Sign-In assistant service is running. Mine wasn't runing, but I now see the "enroll now"ESU button after enabling it. When I clicked it, it said the following: "as you've already backed up your windows settings, you're eligible to enroll in Extended Security Updates at no extra cost." I wasnt' aware that windows was backing up my settings. How can I check to see what all Microsoft backed up on my device? Was it just window settings and nothing personal on my device?
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When I booted up my laptop, I was not logged into my Microsoft account. After entering my Microsoft account e-mail address, I receive the following message below. I entered my password that is associated with my account and it tells me the password entered it not correct. I entered it correctly. Why does it keep telling me that it is not the correct password?
"Sign into this computer using your Microsoft account
Next time you sign into this computer, use your Microsoft account password or Windows Hello, if you've set it up.
We'll need your current Windows password one last time."
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Don't know what to tell you. Either you or Microsoft is wrong about the password.... Did you maybe "shift" and type a Capital Letter when entering the password?
I use Chrome and always let it remember my passwords. They say this isn't secure.... But it sure comes in handy in that I can lookup passwords.
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I never had to log into any Microsoft account when logging into windows, so I never had any account associated with my windows 10. I went into settings/accounts/email & accounts and added my Microsoft hotmail account. After logging into windows, it is more secure to log out of my Microsoft account than just staying logged into the account?
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It is likely more secure to use a Local user account. However, with a Microsoft account added, Microsoft can log in to your computer at any time, for any purpose.
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Wow. I didn't see an option to pay the $30 for the ESU updates. That is the route I want to take. How can I pay the $30 instead?
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Update on Microsoft free windows 10 updates for 1 year starting October 2025....Today after checking to see if windows 10 updated on my laptop, it says "error encountered - We could not complete the install because an update service was shutting down." I thought it was suppose to run through October 2026? I didn't purchase a new laptop yet, since I assumed I had until October. Why did they change the date? I guess I can't use my laptop now? :(
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I just noticed that my windows 10 update status in settings shows that it is up to date. :) There must have been some glitch.
I suppose I won't be able to use this laptop as a second laptop after October 2026?
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Your laptop will continue to run till the cows come home.... It just won't be protected or as secure as a Windows 11 machine.
It's just like all previous version of windows that died of old age. AND, in theory, other apps will slowly stop working etc due to the age of Win 10.
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Hi Steve R Jones. Thanks for the reply. I am sorry it took me this long to reply, but I have some family issues that I had to deal with. I am going to purchase another Dell laptop, but have to decide which model and hardware components is best. I would still like to use my current laptop, a second device. Wouldn't I be putting myself at high risk, if I continue using my laptop after Microsoft discontinues windows 10 updates?
